Monthly Archives: July 2014

Alaska going after Xerox over Medicaid

Posted on July 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Sounds like Alaska is not too happy with Xerox over the payment system Xerox put in place.  Sounds like its a bit buggy compared to the old system that was in place. http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2014/07/10/3741664/state-wants-mediation-over-xerox.html?sp=/99/215/167/  

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Interesting take on the Xerox patent auction

Posted on July 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Towards the bottom of the article a theory is brought up that the reason Xerox is auctioning off the patents is they either do not have much value left, or Xerox no longer has the expertise to license the patents. … Continue reading →

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California’s Bridge Troll, Xerox

Posted on July 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

I found this interesting how Xerox is raking folks over in toll fines for the golden gate bridge. http://www.courthousenews.com/2014/07/08/69320.htm

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Xerox is in the Top 3…worst in S&P

Posted on July 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Xerox, AIG, and Citigroup are cited as the worst performers in the S&P 500 since it hit 1000.  AIG and Citigroup I understand with all the issues with the housing bubble in 2008. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/07/06/the-3-worst-stocks-since-the-sp-first-hit-1000.aspx

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Make a Manly Kitchen Island

Posted on July 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Concrete, check, heavy 4x4s, check.   This looks like a fun build of a concrete table.  Down side, its 250 lbs (so I won’t be moving it much). http://www.instructables.com/id/HomeMade-Modern-DIY-Wood-Concrete-Kitchen-Island/  

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Nice write-up on the different types of soldering tips

Posted on July 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

I knew all but one in the list, worth reading if you are just starting out with solder. http://www.instructables.com/id/Uses-of-Different-Soldering-Iron-Tips/

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A cheaper and better ThermoElectrics

Posted on July 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Apparently this company called Alphabet Energy, has built a cheaper thermo electric system that should be 6 times cheaper than existing stuff and 10% better.  Themo electric is converting heat to electricity.  This would be cool since you could power … Continue reading →

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Paypal app can now do loyalty cards

Posted on July 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Not that I use the app on my phone, but if you do, they now can use loyalty cards with the app.  Down side, only a select group of cards and iOS only for now. http://www.engadget.com/2014/07/15/paypal-app-now-works-with-loyalty-cards-from-supported-merchants/?ncid=rss_truncated

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Hey I thought Zagalo retired

Posted on July 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Guess being on the Board for Xerox is a good retirement job for an Executive.  Zagalo de Lima was named to Xerox’s board a few weeks back. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ppl-names-xerox-executive-to-its-board-of-directors-2014-07-02

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Xerox the patent house

Posted on July 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting article from Rochester NY, it seems Xerox still cranks out the patents and innovation. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/columnist/lahman/2014/07/02/lahman-xerox-becomes-portfolio-prince/12108553/

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